Grand Slam winners' checks are some of the richest in the sport, but proportionally the players get a rawer deal than their counterparts.

Since the Australian Open broadcasts across ESPN, ESPN2 and Tennis Channel, matches are livestreams on live TV streaming services that carries these networks. If you act fast, you can watch the tennis matches online for free through some of the free trial offers below.

With the happy slam kicking off in Melbourne, here's what tennis fans need to know about streaming every match (and navigating the time zone difference)